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Gail

American  
[geyl] / geɪl /

noun

  1. a female or male given name: from a Hebrew word meaning “joy.”


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Novelist Gail Godwin, 88, has pointed readers toward a quote attributed to filmmaker Ingmar Bergman: “An artist should always have one work between himself and death.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 7, 2026

Gail Heltzer attributes it to the group’s open-mindedness and inherent chemistry.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Goldman analysts Gail Hafif, Brian Garrett and Lee Coopersmith say investors must be hedged for geopolitical developments but, urged them not to short the market given the big selling from professional investors.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026

Gail Seamark, community development delivery officer for the Bread and Butter Thing, said the charity helped families to "top up" their shopping.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

At least Gail puts to rest any fears I had of appearing overqualified.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich